The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries and surprising performances. As a result, fantasy football managers will be on the lookout for wavier wire additions and replacement options for those injured over the weekend or just to bolster their lineup moving forward. Here are a few players to consider adding via the fantasy football waiver wire this week. And here are all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for NFL Week 13.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target
Luther Burden III (WR – CHI): 11% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @PHI, @GB, CLE
- True Value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: In Week 11, Luther Burden finally overtook Olamide Zaccheaus to become a starter in the Bears’ offense. He had a 61.1% route share with a 15.6% target share, 27 receiving yards and a 23.8% first-read share (second on the team), per Fantasy Points Data. On Sunday against the Steelers, Burden maintained his starter status with a 60.5% route share, a 14.2% target share, 46 receiving yards and he even got a rushing attempt, which he turned into 15 yards. Burden remains a dynamic Flex wild card moving forward. He could have had a bigger day if Caleb Williams had given him more accurate targets, as he had space to chew up and make some big plays at times. Burden is worth stashing on your bench to see if his role can continue to grow into a featured one in the final weeks of the regular season.
John Metchie (WR – NYJ): 1% Rostered
- Next Opponents: ATL, MIA, @JAX
- True Value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: Week 11 was John Metchie‘s first game as a starter with the Jets, and while he only saw an 11.1% target share and 6.7% first-read share, he made the most of his three receptions with 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. He saw his role in the offense grow even further against the Ravens in Week 12 with a 25% target share, which he turned into 65 receiving yards and another touchdown. Metchie is a viable PPR Flex option moving forward with a juicy matchup against the Dolphins. Since Week 7, Miami has allowed the fourth-most PPR points per target to slot receivers.
Andrei Iosivas (WR – CIN): 20% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @BAL, @BUF, BAL
- True Value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: Andrei Iosivas makes the waiver article this week with a focus on using him in the Flex this week if Tee Higgins is out. Higgins sustained a concussion in Week 12, so his availability is up in the air for Week 13. If he clears the concussion protocol for this week’s game against Baltimore, then feel free to drop Iosivas. But if Higgins is out, the Bengals could lean heavily on him, and Cincinnati might be getting Joe Burrow back from a toe injury. Sunday against the Patriots, Iosivas led the Bengals with an 18.4% target share and 61 receiving yards. Baltimore has allowed the fourth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to wide receivers, per Fantasy Points Data.
Successful In-Season Fantasy Football Management
Once your fantasy football team is drafted, the work is not over. Successful in-season management is crucial to a winning fantasy football season. Here are some tips to help you manage your team effectively throughout the season:
Stay up to date on player news
Keep track of player injuries, suspensions, and other news that may impact their performance. This will help you make informed decisions about which players to start each week.
Monitor the waiver wire
Keep an eye on the waiver wire and be ready to pick up players who may be undervalued or overlooked by other teams. This can provide valuable depth to your roster. Use our waiver wire assistant to view optimal lineups, waiver and trade suggestions, and league analysis.
Analyze matchups
Analyze the upcoming matchups for your players and opponents to determine which players to start in your lineup each week. Look for favorable matchups and take into account the strength of the opposing team’s defense.
Stay active in trades
Be open to trading players with other teams if it will benefit your team. Analyze the potential impact of a trade before making a decision and negotiate with other teams to find a mutually beneficial agreement.
Be prepared for bye weeks
Plan ahead for bye weeks by having backup players ready to fill in for your starters. Avoid having too many players with the same bye week, which can leave your team short-handed.
Don’t overreact to one bad week
Avoid overreacting to one bad week of performance by a player. Take a long-term view of their performance and evaluate their potential moving forward.
Continuously evaluate your roster
Continuously evaluate your roster throughout the season and make adjustments as needed. Be willing to drop underperforming players or make changes to your lineup if necessary.
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